| Product Overview | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | MSI (Micro-Star International) |
| Category | Performance Gaming (MPG) ATX Motherboard |
| Model | MPG Z790 CARBON WIFI II |
| Form Factor | ATX (30.48 cm x 24.38 cm) |
| Chipset | Intel® Z790 |
| Technical Specifications | |
| CPU Socket | LGA 1700 for Intel® 14th, 13th & 12th Gen Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors |
| Memory Support | 4 x DIMM slots, Max. 256GB, DDR5 Supports up to 7800+(OC) MHz Dual Channel Memory Architecture, Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 3.0 |
| Expansion Slots | 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (from CPU, with Steel Armor) 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (from Chipset, supports x4 mode) 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot (from Chipset) |
| Storage Support | Total 5 x M.2 slots: 1 x M.2 22110/2280 (from CPU, supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode) 1 x M.2 2280/2260 (from CPU, supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) 3 x M.2 2280/2260 (from Chipset, supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode, one also supports SATA mode) 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Supports RAID 0/1/5/10 for NVMe and SATA storage |
| USB Ports (Rear I/O) | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C® port (20Gbps) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® port (10Gbps) 6 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (10Gbps) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports (5Gbps) |
| USB Ports (Front Headers) | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C® connector (20Gbps) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header (supports 2 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports) 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports) |
| Network | 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet Intel® Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) 2×2 with MU-MIMO (2.4/5/6GHz bands, 320MHz bandwidth) Bluetooth® v5.4 |
| Audio | Realtek® ALC4080 Codec 7.1-Channel USB High Performance Audio Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback on front panel Optical S/PDIF out |
| Power Delivery | Direct 19+1+1 Phases Power Design with 105A Smart Power Stage (SPS) Dual 8-pin CPU power connectors 8-layer PCB with 2oz thickened copper |
| Cooling Features | Extended Heatsink Design, Direct Touch Heat-pipe, MOSFET Thermal Pads (7W/mK), Choke Thermal Pads M.2 Shield Frozr on all M.2 slots Enlarged PCH Heatsink, Multiple fan headers with comprehensive control (Frozr AI) |
| Special Features | Lightning Gen 5 PCIe & M.2 support Pre-installed I/O Shield, Screwless M.2 Shield Frozr, EZ M.2 Clips Debug LED, 2-Digit Debug Code LED, Flash BIOS Button, Clear CMOS Button, Smart Button Mystic Light RGB (multiple headers) MSI Core Boost, Memory Boost, Game Boost |
| Display Output | 1 x HDMI™ port (Supports HDMI™ 2.1 with HDR, max. resolution 4K@60Hz) *Only available on processors with integrated graphics. Graphics specifications may vary depending on the installed CPU. |
| Operating System Support | Windows® 11 64-bit, Windows® 10 64-bit |
| Bundled Accessories | Wi-Fi Antenna, SATA Cables, EZ M.2 clips, USB Drive (with drivers), RGB extension cables, Front panel connector, Documentation. |
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The **MSI MPG Z790 CARBON WIFI II** is a high-performance ATX motherboard crafted for serious gamers and PC enthusiasts. It boasts an aggressive carbon fiber aesthetic, combined with robust features to unleash the full potential of Intel’s 12th, 13th, and 14th generation Core processors. This “II” revision comes with key upgrades, notably the inclusion of **Intel Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)** and **Bluetooth v5.4**, offering the absolute latest in wireless networking technology.
Key to its performance is the **Direct 19+1+1 Phases Power Design**, utilizing 105A Smart Power Stages and dual 8-pin CPU power connectors. This ensures exceptional power delivery and stability, crucial for sustained high-performance computing and overclocking. An **8-layer PCB with 2oz thickened copper** further enhances signal integrity and heat dissipation.
For cooling, the CARBON WIFI II features an **Extended Heatsink Design** with a **Direct Touch Heat-pipe** and **M.2 Shield Frozr** heatsinks on all five M.2 slots, ensuring optimal thermal management for even the fastest NVMe SSDs.
Connectivity is a strong suit, offering a **PCIe 5.0 x16 slot** for next-generation graphics cards and a **PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 slot** for cutting-edge storage speeds. Networking is handled by a responsive **Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet LAN** and the upgraded **Intel Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)**. A comprehensive array of USB ports, including **USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C (20Gbps)**, provides extensive peripheral support. The board also supports **DDR5 memory up to 7800+ MT/s (OC)** and boasts an increased maximum capacity of 256GB.
The MPG Z790 CARBON WIFI II also incorporates user-friendly features such as a **pre-installed I/O shield**, **screwless M.2 Shield Frozr**, **Debug LED**, and **Flash BIOS Button**, simplifying the build and troubleshooting process. With its blend of performance, aesthetics, and advanced features, it’s an excellent choice for a high-end gaming or enthusiast system.















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